Herschel Baltimore
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BornJune 21, 1921
Duryea, Pennsylvania
Duryea, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 1, 1968 (aged 46)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 21, 1921 Duryea, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 1, 1968 (aged 46) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | New Castle (New Castle, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Penn State (1940–1943) |
| Playing career | 1946–1950 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 6 |
| Career history | |
| 1946–1947 | St. Louis Bombers |
| 1947–1950 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Herschel David "Herk" Baltimore (June 21, 1921 – January 1, 1968) was an American professional basketball player.
Baltimore played college basketball for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He served in World War II and received the Bronze Star Medal.[1]
Baltimore played for the St. Louis Bombers of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) for 58 games during the 1946–47 season. He played for the Wilkes-Barre Barons of the American Basketball League (ABL) from 1947 to 1950.[2]
Baltimore was inducted into the Lawrence County Historical Society Hall of Fame in 2002.[3]
